Christian Aid (CA) is a UK-based international NGO, partnering with others to end poverty in Africa. At the heart of this vision is the transformation of the lives of people who live in poverty, empowering them to have a brighter future. Christian Aid works in more than 30 countries and has been operating in Nigeria since 2003. The Nigeria Country programme focuses on Community Health and HIV, Accountable Governance including humanitarian response and Gender.<\/p>\n
We are recruiting to fill the position below:<\/p>\n
Job Title:\u00a0Livelihood Consultant Response<\/strong> The challenges faced by IDP\u2019s and displaced populations in finding decent economic opportunities have been subject to growing attention in Christian Aid operations. Efforts to strengthen the organization\u2019s understanding of IDP\u2019s and local host communities\u2019 livelihoods and capacity to deliver adequate services and useful livelihoods programs are paramount. The national conflict and land tenure environment places varying degrees of restrictions on IDPs\u2019 freedom of movement and access to resources, however IDPs use different strategies to generate income. The initial assets that IDPs can rely on \u2013 such as their skills, inherited professions, access to financial capital, physical health, social networks \u2013 are critical in widening their options to access safe and productive work or engage in income generating activities.<\/p>\n Christian Aid initiated emergency operations in NE Nigeria in 2016, to respond to the critical and increasing needs in the country cause by the conflict between none state insurgency and the Nigeria Security Forces. Christian Aid currently has a full team based in Maiduguri and a coordination office in Abuja and providing services across various sectors namely; Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Promotion (WASH); Food Security and Livelihoods, Nutrition Sensitive programming, and mainstreaming protection to address identified humanitarian needs. The Christian Aid aims to develop a North Eastern Livelihoods Strategy that will better define opportunities for Christian Aid staff and partners and other relevant actors to develop and implement sustainable livelihoods programmes for displaced populations.<\/p>\n General Purpose of the Position<\/strong> The consultant will ensure the livelihood strategy is developed through a consultative process involving the participation and contribution of a Multi-functional Team which will focus on rural and peri-urban and urban locations, representatives of the IDPs community, Government, the host community and the public and the private sectors, as well as relevant organizations such as Christian Aid \u2019s Implementing Partners (IP) and Community Organizations (COs), WFP, FAO, and other potential partners. Methodologies:<\/p>\n Requirements, Experience and Education<\/strong><\/p>\n Languages:<\/p>\n
\nLocation<\/strong>: Maiduguri, Borno state, Nigeria, with frequent travel to the field bases of Northern and Southern Borno, Adamawa and Yobe States
\nStarting date:<\/strong> 14\/05\/2018
\nContract duration:<\/strong> 3 months
\nReporting to:<\/strong> Humanitarian Response ManagerGeneral Context of the <\/strong><\/p>\n
\nChristian Aid \u2018s primary purpose in the NE Nigeria Response is to save lives, support and safeguard the rights and well-being of IDPs, returnees and host communities, with the definitive goal is to help find durable solutions that will allow them to rebuild their livelihoods in dignity. In pursuing durable solutions Christian Aid additionally aims to increase the self-reliance and livelihood opportunities of IDPs, returnees and host communities to ensure building of resilience and reduction of disaster risks. The strategic goal of livelihoods programming in Christian Aid is to chart a pathway towards recovery of conflict affected populations, enable the self-reliance, improve protective environment and have access to enhanced, safe and reliable livelihoods, enhancing their freedom and their capacity to accelerate and participate in the achievement of long term sustainable livelihood strategies .<\/p>\n
\nChristian Aid is searching for an accomplished and highly motivated Livelihoods expert who is conflict sensitive with experience in working in conflict affected areas to provide assistance and guidance to Christian Aid \u2019s livelihoods programming in the field. The consultant will be responsible for assessing and compiling existing socio-economic data, conduct necessary assessments, review on-going livelihoods activities and local development plans, map out partnership opportunities, and develop or start up the implementing of a comprehensive livelihood strategies for field operations highlighting the type of interventions identified for host, returnees and IDPs.<\/p>\n
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\nMain Responsibilities and Tasks Outputs<\/strong>
\nDocumentation of the existing livelihood strategies of IDPs and local populations in the target area to include:<\/p>\n\n
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